Technical Services Apprentice

Sika Limited

Preston
Annual salary - £27,027
Business Administration Level 3
Business, Finance & Administration
27/01/2026
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Sika is a global company with a leading position across a catalogue of industries. There is currently an exciting vacancy for an enthusiastic apprentice within in the roofing technical department.

This office-based role puts you at the heart of our high-performing Roofing Technical Team. You’ll be the first point of contact for a wide range of internal and external enquiries, expertly triaging requests, gathering key information, and ensuring they reach the right technical specialist quickly and accurately.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to live projects and play an active role in technically driven specification work, helping the team meet critical deadlines and deliver outstanding solutions. By keeping everything moving seamlessly, you’ll directly contribute to the exceptional level of service Sika is known for—supporting both contractors and clients every step of the way.

This role will be part of the busy and supportive Roofing Business Team.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain valuable experience in teamwork, communication, and using business systems like SAP and Salesforce. You’ll develop practical skills that will help you build a strong foundation for a career in business support. While growing professionally, you’ll also work towards achieving an NVQ Level 3 qualification, with excellent support for both your education and workplace learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing quotes from third-party suppliers accurately and on time.
Assisting the sales team in resolving queries so invoices can be processed promptly.
Reviewing project information from NBS and Glenigan to keep the team informed.
Directing general website enquiries to the appropriate Sika team.
Carrying out other administrative tasks as needed to support the team.
This role could lead to further opportunities within the Roofing Business Team and the wider Sika organisation as you develop your skills and experience.
37.5 hrs per week, 08.30 – 17.00 (1 hr unpaid lunch, flexible)
We require someone who can both, work autonomously and be a fantastic team player. A person with a can-do attitude capable of can multi-tasking, delegation and prioritisation. Key functions of this role require attention to detail, sensitivity and the ability to develop and maintain professional interpersonal relationships with all relevant stakeholders. Your ability to solve problems will be developed alongside your technical knowledge throughout your time at Sika.
• Good communication skills
• Enthusiasm
• Excellent reasoning
• GSCE Maths & English
• Good computer literacy
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Potential Career Routes: Technical Services Advisor, Site Support Engineer, Area Technical Manager
The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

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